Oregon, IL Library Board
Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2025
Present: Rick Bunton (President), Elizabeth Green (Director), Karly Spell, Randi Webb, Pam Steele, Jim Winkler
Rick called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
Randi moved and Karly seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Note: addition to October 16 minutes in that Pam Steele was present.
Jim moved and Randi seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
Priority announcements: Elizabeth reported she is waiting for additional information regarding the work on the front doors.
Director’s report: Elizabeth reported the audit is underway, as is the report of the comptroller.
Elizabeth recommended her evaluation take place in January. She also suggested the board undertake a walk through of the building during that meeting.
Additionally, our e-read Illinois collection has moved to Palace Project. The project for e-read should be completed by December 2. Libby continues to work well.
Finally, we celebrate our $10,000 grant from Carnegie.
No report from the president or the treasurer.
Old business: The Tree of Knowledge mural relocation matter was discussed. It was decided that Debbie will pursue options for a design and update of the mural.
New business: Pam moved and Randi seconded approval of the 2026 holiday calendar.
It was reported the approximately $9000 per capita grant from Illinois state libraries is in process.
Rick adjourned the meeting at 6:29 pm.